Hurricane season can be confusing.
National forecasts, social media rumors, computer models, and breaking news alerts often create more questions than answers.
That’s why thousands of Southwest Florida residents subscribe to free updates from the Climate Adaptation Center.
Information That Matters Here
When a storm threatens Florida, most coverage focuses on the entire state.
But residents of Sarasota, Bradenton, Venice, North Port, Longboat Key, Lakewood Ranch, and surrounding communities need local answers.
What are the chances of impacts here?
When could conditions begin to change?
What should families be doing now?
Our updates focus on the Suncoast and what matters most to local residents.
Insights From Hurricane Experts
Chief Scientist Bob Bunting is one of the nation’s leading hurricane experts and has spent decades studying tropical weather and storm risk.
Long-time television meteorologist Ric Kearbey helps break down complex weather information into practical guidance that families can easily understand.
Dr. Stu Waterman tracks ocean temperatures, currents, and climate patterns that can influence storm development and hurricane tracks.
Together, they provide expert analysis designed specifically for Southwest Florida.
Less Hype. More Understanding.
Not every tropical system becomes a disaster.
Our goal is to help you understand what is happening, what could happen next, and what it means for our region.
That means science-based information without the unnecessary hype.
What You’ll Receive
Subscribers receive:
• Hurricane season outlooks
• Tropical disturbance updates
• Local impact analysis for the Suncoast
• Storm preparation information
• Climate and weather insights affecting Southwest Florida
• Updates from Bob Bunting, Ric Kearbey, and Dr. Stu Waterman
It’s Free
Whether you’re a year-round resident, seasonal visitor, business owner, or community leader, our updates can help you stay informed throughout hurricane season.
Thousands already receive them.
We invite you to join them.
How to Subscribe
Getting started takes less than a minute.
Simply visit theclimateadaptationcenter.org and scroll down slightly on the home page until you see the “Subscribe Now” button.
Click the button, enter your email address, and you’ll begin receiving updates directly from the Climate Adaptation Center team.
With hurricane season underway, now is the perfect time to stay informed before the next storm forms.